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"Taylor, John (JH)" wrote:
>
> -Caveat Lector-
>
> A government which does protect those
> rights, even while limiting the franchise is preferable to a universal
> democracy which does not protect the rights of the individual. South
> Africa is a good example. As bad as it may have been for blacks there
> during apartheid, it will inevitably become worse since their present
> government is more "democracy" then "republic". The rule of law (not
> just policy, but the protection of rights) is falling apart and though
> it may be beneficial for some, for the majority it will be a disaster.
> While during apartheid blacks could not vote, they did have access to
> the courts and some expectation of having a fair trial.
>
> Howard Davis
>
> Interestingly, one of the academic proposals put on the table during the
> transition from white minority rule to black minority rule(eltes ruled in
> both) was a republican type of costitution.
>
> It was turned down by the politicians of all colours. they all at least
> wnted to have the chance of their snout in the trough and power to the
> people(only politicians really being people)
>
> John
I think it's time to remind all you " republic "- ans that THIS is a
republic. And I know you don't think this is so great.
A democracy is harder for elites to control.
Joshua2
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